Ohio leaders react to Trump rally shooting; JD Vance blames Biden campaign

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine posted on X: “Fran and I are praying for President Trump, his family, and our country.”

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, added similar thoughts.

U.S. Sen. JD Vance, R-Middletown, a potential Trump pick for the ticket as vice president. posted multiple times on X, including: “Trump campaign saying the president is OK. Thank God.”

Vance later blamed the violence on Biden’s campaign.

“Today is not just some isolated incident. The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. That rhetoric led directly to President Trump’s attempted assassination,” his post on X said.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, also posted multiple messages, including: “Connie and I are relieved that President Trump is safe and are praying for the health and safety of those attending the rally tonight, and for our country.”

U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, posted a series of messages, including: “Fight or flight? Fight! May God bless and heal President Trump.”

Ohio Sen. Niraj Antani, R-Miamisburg said, “My prayers are with President Trump and his family, and I’m relieved that the campaign has said he is doing fine and being treated. I also pray for all those at the rally and hope that all the patriots attending the rally are okay. I strongly condemn the shooter. Joe Biden has used horrible rhetoric to vilify President Trump, and this attack is a direct result of Biden’s unacceptable words. The illegal lawfare that Biden has conducted against President Trump must stop. Biden must apologize for his attacks on President Trump.”